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UNMC, 28 communities across Nebraska to present free Mini-Medical School Oct. 16, 25, 30 on type 2 diabetes
The University of Nebraska Medical Center and co-sponsors in 28 communities across Nebraska invite the public to participate in UNMC Mini-Medical School, a free health education series titled, “Type 2 Diabetes: A Spreading Epidemic. The series, which will be held Oct. 16, 25 and 30, will focus on type 2 diabetes – the disease, who’s […]
Sep 26, 2007
Omaha joins other U.S. cities, Mexico to co-sponsor Bi-National Health Week Oct. 15-20
Millions of Mexican immigrants now rely on the American health system for their daily needs. To accommodate those needs, a host of Omaha health providers and social service agencies are sponsoring the second annual Bi-National Health Week, October 15-20. Various issues are highlighted through a week of education, screenings and fun for the entire […]
Sep 26, 2007
UNMC neurosurgeon among first trained on FDA-approved cervical artificial disk replacement
Peter Lennarson, M.D., a neurosurgeon for UNMC and its hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, is one of the first physicians in the area to have completed training on implanting the Prestige artificial disc for people with degenerative disc disease in the cervical spine. In the largest study ever completed on the cervical spine […]
Sep 26, 2007
Alumnus Dr. Bernard Doyle gives gift to dental college
A UNMC College of Dentistry alumnus has made a major gift to the University of Nebraska Foundation to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his graduation.
Sep 26, 2007
United Front — Write-in agencies help personalize giving
Camille O’Neill is captivating, cheerful and visually curious. At age 3, she plunks letters on her Braille typewriter, laughs easily and pulls new toys close to study them intently — all the while singing, “You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. …” Camille’s parents, Bill and Jen O’Neill, are grateful for the support they’ve received from a local, non-profit agency that helps children with visual impairments. Now, through the United Way campaign, they are able to say thanks by designating the Nebraska Foundation for Visually Impaired Children (NFVIC) as one of their United Way charities.
Sep 25, 2007
Pharmacy students’ event proves Omaha’s Got Talent
A star may have been born Saturday during the UNMC College of Pharmacy’s first Omaha’s Got Talent contest. The event brought out some of Omaha’s most talented performers who may someday be on Broadway or in Hollywood.
Sep 25, 2007
The puck stops here — Hockey: 101 coming to UNMC
Some new instructors will be on campus next week and they won’t be teaching about health sciences.
Sep 25, 2007
Omaha’s Got Talent footage on YouTube
Video from Saturday’s Omaha’s Got Talent event has been posted on YouTube.
Sep 25, 2007
Million-step Monday — Top 10 signs you’re obsessed with your pedometer
In a nod to the true king of late night television (to heck with what the TV ratings say – Jay Leno couldn’t carry Ball State University alumnus David Letterman’s cue cards), the UNMC Public Affairs Staff has assembled a list of the Top 10 signs that you are obsessed with your pedometer.
Sep 24, 2007
Clinical and translational research seminar series starts today
A new seminar series focused on clinical and translational research kicks off today at noon in the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater.
Sep 24, 2007